#61342C Hex Color
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This dark, muted red carries an earthy, dusty weight that feels grounded and serious. Because it is highly unsaturated, #61342c functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background, where it can easily appear muddy. It creates striking contrast when paired with cream or warm off-whites. Designers often use this hex code to inject a sense of formal intensity into autumn palettes and moody branding.
Questions about #61342c
What is #61342c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #61342c is rgb(97, 52, 44), in HSL hsl(9, 38%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 55%, 62%.
What is the best way to use #61342c in a design?
#61342c works best as a supporting element rather than a dominant background, where it can easily feel muddy. Pair it with cream or warm off-whites to create striking, formal contrast in your layouts.
Does #61342c pair well with other colors?
Yes, its earthy nature complements neutral tones exceptionally well. It creates a sophisticated, grounded look when combined with cream or light beige, which helps lift its heavy, muted intensity without washing out the overall design.
Is #61342c readable on white or black?
#61342c has a 10.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.03:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.